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	Fort George, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fort George is a historic military structure at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, that was the scene of several battles during the War of 1812.
		Fort George was captured by the Americans in May 1813 at the Battle of Fort George.
		The fort was retaken by the British in December.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_George,_Ontario (408 words)

	Fort George - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fort George was a provincial electoral district centred on the town of Prince George, B.C. United States:
		Fort George, Manhattan - a neighborhood in the extreme northern part of Manhattan, New York City
		Fort George - a British fort established near what is now Fort Astoria during the War of 1812.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fort_George (190 words)

	Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
		Called "The Fort of the Six Nations," or "Fort Ontario," it was destroyed by the French under the Marquis de Montcalm in August 1756, along with all other British defenses at Oswego.
		Despite the surrender at Yorktown in 1781 and the Treaty of Paris ending the war in 1783, the British reoccupied Oswego in 1782, rebuilt Fort Ontario for the third time and held it until 1796, when the fort was finally turned over to the United States.
		Fort Ontario became an Army Post in 1903 and by 1941, the post had grown to 125 buildings.
	www.revolutionaryday.com /nyroute5/ftontario/default.htm (865 words)

	Fort Ontario
		The French destroyed this fort in 1756, as well as destroying Fort Oswego (built 1727) on the opposite bank of the Oswego River, and Fort George (built 1755) on high ground behind Fort Oswego.
		Fort Ontario was regarrisoned as an infantry training center in 1903, and many new brick and wood-frame structures were built outside of the old fort.
		Fort Ontario was finally abandoned as a military post in 1946, and developed as a state park in 1949.
	www.geocities.com /lakeforts/Fort_Ontario.html (513 words)

	Fort George (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		British renamed Fort Amsterdam (1626) as Fort James Aug 1664, Fort William Henry 1691, Fort Anne or Queen's Fort 1703.
		Briefly reoccupied by the Dutch 1673-74 as Fort Willem Hendick.
		Was originally Laurel Hill, the site today is known as Fort George Hill, east side of Broadway at 192nd and Audubon Avenue on the west bank of the Harlem River.
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /forts/fortsE_L/georgeFort.htm (306 words)

	The Friends of Fort George :: Fort George and Niagara National Historic Sites
		Fort George has been restored to the War of 1812 period and contains buildings furnished to recreate the site as it would have been during war.
		The Fort is in the old town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and is about a 25 minute drive north of Niagara Falls, one of Canada's foremost attractions.
		In 1765, British naval craftsmen from Fort Niagara erected a barracks on the opposite side of the Niagara River.
	www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca /fgnh.htm (576 words)

	:: Old Fort Niagara :: Western New York's most popular State Historic Site, New York State Park, and National Historic ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Today, continuing the tradition of public/private partnersip, the fort is operated by the Old Fort Niagara Association, a private, not-for-profit organization, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
		The fort played an important role in the struggles of France, Great Britain, and the United States to control the Great Lakes region of North America, and also helped shape the destinies of the Iroquois (Six Nations) peoples and the nation of Canada.
		Old Fort Niagara—and additional 20th century U.S. Army buildings in adjacent Fort Niagara State Park—is operated by the not–for–profit Old Fort Niagara Association in cooperation with, and under license from, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
	www.oldfortniagara.org (799 words)

	TransCanadaHighway.com Fort Frances, Ontario
		The "Fort" was begun as a trading post in 1688, and was first named Fort St. Pierre.
		In 1831, the name was changed in honor of Lady Frances Simpson (1812-1853), the first wife of Sir Giorge Simpson, and the cousin of Sir George, the governor in chief of the Hudson's Bay Company from 1820-1860.
		Fort Frances is connected by bridge to International Falls, Minnesota, making it the "Gateway to North Western Ontario", and a busy tourist crossing.
	www.transcanadahighway.com /Ontario/FortFrances.htm (330 words)

	Niagara Falls, Ontario - PopularCities.com
		In the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario (the Canadian side) can be found acre after acre of meticulously landscaped lawns and a profusion of colorful flower beds, all open at no charge to the public.
		Fort Erie has been restored and welcomes visitors to reenactments of military life in the early 19th century.
		Niagara-on-the Lake is a delightfully picturesque town of 13,000 at the northern end of the falls and on the shores of Lake Ontario.
	www.popularcities.com /cityguides/10267.htm (4309 words)

	The Capture of Fort George, May 27th, 1813 -Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
		To the American General Henry Dearborn across the river at Fort Niagara the time was right for an all-out invasion of Upper Canada.
		On May 25, American batteries along the Niagara river and at Fort Niagara opened fire on Fort George damaging or destroying almost all the buildings within its walls.
		To avoid the American army moving from the shores of Lake Ontario towards Fort George, Vincent retreated up the Niagara river to Queenston then cut north with detachments from Fort Erie and Queenston towards Burlington Heights (north of present day Hamilton) leaving the Niagara peninsula under US control.
	www.warof1812.ca /ftgeorge.htm (734 words)

	Fort Ontario - Marinus Willett
		To reinforce British presence at a strategic location, in 1755 Fort Ontario was constructed on an eminence at the easterly confluence of the Oswego River and Lake Ontario.
		In 1756 the fort was destroyed by the French, and rebuilt by the British in 1759.
		Willett’s attention was then given to encouraging the men on the march, especially those who were carrying ladders because of the freezing temperatures, depth of the snow and difficulties of navigating through the woods at night; not having the slightest worry that the guides would not lead them to their purpose, with time to spare.
	www.fortontario.com /History/George2/Willett.html (1293 words)

	Fort George - Niagara-On-The-Lake
		“Fort George was the headquarters for the British military in Niagara during the War of 1812.
		Since 2000 our organization has made several trips to Fort George and through our colleagues at the TGHRS have been fortunate enough to collaborate on three separate investigations of this historic site.
		During our investigation of the fort conducted on May 17th 2002 we were fortunate in that we were able to conduct EMF (electro-magnetic field) experiments in the company of a sensitive.
	www.pararesearchers.org /Ghosts/ftgeorge/ftgeorge.html (815 words)

	Fort Ontario (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Fort Ontario: The first British fort at Oswego was Fort Oswego in 1722 on the West side of the river.
		This original Fort Ontario (Also known as Fort of the Six Nations and East Fort) was 192 feet square (800 feet in circumfrence) of log construction 20 to 30 inches thick and 9 feet high with an en glacis counterscarp, surrounded by an 18 x 8 foot ditch.
		A British force reoccupied the Oswego area in June 1759, and constructed temporary fortifications, during BG Prideaux's expedition against Fort Niagara, and fought off an attack from La Presentation 5 July.
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /forts/fortsM_P/ontarioFort.htm (159 words)

	The Friends of Fort George :: Home
		The Friends of Fort George is a non-profit, cooperating assocation that was started in 1987.
		At the invitation of Parks Canada, local residents concurred that there were opportunities to become actively involved in the activities at Fort George.
		Special events are organized by The Friends of Fort George to generate awareness and funds to support initiatives.
	www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca (225 words)

	King's 8th Regiment, Fort George
		These Camporees at Fort George are Scout Camps, based on a theme of taking us back in time to learn about our Heritage and what it was like in the British and American armies during the War of 1812.
		The King's 8th Regiment officially transferred from the Fort York campaign in 1991, and has grown from only 2 Companies (The Light Company - 6th Newmarket and 1st Grenadier Company - 58th Toronto) with only 30 members to the large size that it is today (9 Companies - 265 members).
		At Fort George, we have three British and Canadian Regts, all of them fought in the Battle which took place in May of 1813.
	www.scoutscan.com /kings8th (564 words)

	GHRS - Niagara Region - Reports
		We cannot recommend more highly the tours at the fort and all the staff that run them have some stories to tell of their own as well as those tested, tried and true ones from the regular tours.
		While walking towards the main gates of the fort, another, different feeling got to me. The only way to describe it is the same feeling a kid gets on his way to the principal's office for being naughty.
		Fort George had recently acquired some new artifacts and antiques and Mark and a co-worker had spent the early evening arranging the new furniture and stuff in the officer's quarters.
	www.torontoghosts.org /niagara/fortgeorge.htm (2531 words)

	Fort George
		Fort George, river, c.480 mi (770 km) long, rising in Lake Nichicun, E Que., Canada.
		George Armistead - Armistead, George, 1780–1818, American artillery officer distinguished in the War of 1812,...
		Lake George - Lake George, village (1990 est.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0819238.html (116 words)

	Cottages in St George Brant, Ontario
		Ontario is a popular Canadian province for both residents and tourists.
		The province welcomes new residents and visitors each year to its many attractions, events and exhibits, and St George Brant is just one location that enjoys a vibrant tourism industry and stable economic development.
		If you are interested in property in or around St George Brant, Ontario, check local real estate listings or contact a local real estate agent to determine your options.
	www.realestateproperty.ca /secure/cottages/ontario/st_george_brant.html (301 words)

	History of Fort Frances, Ontario
		The Northwest Company establish a strong point in the area in the 1780's along their "Voyageur Highway" which was a crucial part to the Company's trans-shipment of goods.
		On June 1, 1830 the Governor of the Hudson Bay Company, Sir George Simpson visited the "Lac la Pluie" with his wife Lady Frances Ramsay Simpson and in honor of her visit, he renamed "Fort Frances" on September 25 of that same year.
		The Town of Fort Frances was incorporated April 11, 1903.
	www.ontariotowns.net /FortFrances/History.cfm (296 words)

	fort william henry lake george ny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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	Halifax Citadel - National Historic Site
		Today's Citadel is the fourth fort to occupy the location.
		Halifax Harbour, George's Island is the small one in the Harbour 'Stream', which leads to the right toward the Atlantic.
		Wood's son Charles graduated from Canada's Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, and was the first Canadian officer to fall in South Africa during the Boer War.
	www.mikecampbell.net /citadelhill.htm (653 words)

	Fort George Open May 1-Nov 30 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours year round by appointment OFFICIAL PARKS CANADA ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Inside Fort George your pace and your pulse will quicken, as you become caught up in the atmosphere of anxious preparations for war.
		It is the eve of the War of 1812, and the British Army still occupies the Fort.
		Fort George is the focus of the interpretation programme for visitors to the Niagara Complex.
	www.niagara.com /~parkscan (161 words)

	Fort, - Fort Henry - Kingston, Ontario, Canada
		Fort Hood, "The Great Place" is known for its excellent training, abundant West Point Cadets learn sling load operations at Fort Hood, Texas during
		A 9000 acre training facility, Fort Eustis is the home of the US Army Transportation Corps.
		Official website with information on visiting the fort and museum, a private, not-for-profit educational institution open to the public since 1909.
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	BAR NWD Fort George 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Fort George is located in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, and is almost directly across the Niagara River from Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY.
		In 1779, Colonel Butler was given permission to release some of his rangers to begin farming in support of Niagara's garrison, a move that constituted the first settlement of American Loyalists in present-day Ontario.
		Also, very close by at the lovely village of Queenston is the scene of the Battle of Queenston Heights, one of the most decisive battles of the War of 1812.
	www.brigade.org /barcal/2006/NWD/FtGeorge.html (806 words)

	The Scout Brigade of Fort George
		The Scout Brigade of Fort George operates an annual weekend Scout Camp on the grounds of historic
		Always held on the third full weekend of September, it is an historically themed Scout camporee which sees scouts from the Province of Ontario join together with their brother scouts from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York States to learn about the life of a soldier of the British or US Army in 1812-1814.
		Over the years the Scout Brigade of Fort George has been operating, there have been scouters who were involved in the programme who have "Gone Home".
	www.scoutscan.net /ftgeorge (578 words)

	GHOST - Fort George - Niagara On The Lake, Ontario Canada
		The tour was nearing completion, our group was escorted to the parking area in front of the fort.
		I had wanted to question the guide about a few points he had made throughout the tour, but the pain in my leg had intensified to the point that suggested a hasty retreat from the fort since I still faced an one and one half hour return trip home.
		Of course, I feel it is only fair to include some of the other psychically charged locations in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake that our little group made a few brief stops to visit.
	issuesny.tripod.com /home/id43.html (1504 words)

	85 Military Baptisms at Fort George, Upper Canada.
		There are altogether eighty-five baptisms, the rank of the father varying from full private to K. B., Major General and Lieutenant Governor, the regiments being 68th, 7Oth, 76th, and Royal Artillery; the officiating clergymen being W.
		D., and R. Turney, both Chaplains to the Forces, also Thomas Handcock, acting Chaplain to the forces at Ft. George, in one case the Rev. R.
		I have copied exactly the text, omitting the headings and division lines: 1821 Baptized 7th Aug., born 17th May, Julia Catherine, of George and Sarah McDonald, Capt. 68th Regiment, by W., Cokayne Frith, LL.
	my.tbaytel.net /bmartin/ftgeorge.htm (1268 words)

	Castles And Château's Photographs
		This monastery doubles as a fort to defend it from pirates
		One of two Italian forts on the island.
		Though this town has no classic "Castle" in it, the town its self is of interest because it was "pickled Gothic".
	home.comcast.net /~apollo_photocards/photos/castles.html (421 words)

	Fort George
		Fort George - Fort George, river, c.480 mi (770 km) long, rising in Lake Nichicun, E Que., Canada.
		To Fort Benton and return, 1873: diary of the Rev. George McDougall.(excerpt from "To Benton and Back Again")(Excerpt)
		Loyalist Forts and Battlefield tour of Lake Champlain and Upper Hudson Valley.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0913789.html (240 words)

	War of 1812 Sites
		Fort Norfolk 1812 Garrison - Living History/Reenactment group in the Tidewater area of Virginia portraying the units that served during the War of 1812.
		Hamilton and Scourge Project - includes information and virtual tours of warships sunk during the War of 1812 in Lake Ontario, Canada, and information on underwater archaeology techniques.
		- Old Fort Niagara Association, Youngstown, NY Patriots of Fort McHenry - Everything on the web related to the War of 1812 is available from links on the Fort McHenry page.
	www.thewarof1812.com /Warof1812/warof1812sites.htm (658 words)

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